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Gulf Insider
3 hours ago
- General
- Gulf Insider
Saudi Arabia: ‘Sleeping Prince' Alwaleed bin Khaled Passes Away After 20-Year Coma
Prince Khaled bin Talal has announced the passing of his son, Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal, following nearly two decades in a coma after a severe traffic accident in London in 2005. Prince Khaled stated that funeral prayers for his son will be held on Sunday at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh, following Asr prayer. Known widely as 'The Sleeping Prince,' Prince Alwaleed fell into a complete coma after the accident during his studies in the UK. He remained under close medical supervision for almost 20 years, never regaining consciousness despite brief episodes of limited movement that offered fleeting moments of hope. Throughout this period, Prince Khaled firmly resisted removing life support, expressing unwavering faith that life and death rest solely in God's hands. His son's condition attracted immense sympathy across the Kingdom and beyond, with millions closely following his story over the years. Prince Alwaleed's prolonged medical struggle came to an end with the announcement of his death on Saturday, closing a chapter that deeply touched the hearts of many.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Saudi Arabia's 'Sleeping Prince' passes away after 20 years in coma: A father's heartbreaking tale of hope, perseverance and final goodbye
Credit: X/@AshenTharakaG Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, the name that showed the world what 'a life frozen in time' looks like, has now passed away. The Prince, 36, had been in a coma for 20 years after a car accident. Intensive care, prayers, top-notch medical support, and medical boards stood witness to a 20-year journey of sleeping in silence-one of the longest coma cases in recent medical history, rightly earning him the title 'The Sleeping Prince'. Why the label 'Sleeping Prince'? Born into the Saudi royal family, Prince Alwaleed grew up with dreams of a bright future—but a short-lived one. At the age of 15, the prince was involved in a tragic car accident that left him unconscious ever since. The medical board confirmed that regaining full consciousness and living a 'normal life' like before was, in no way, a probable scenario. After intense brain injuries and internal bleeding, surviving even 20 hours seemed miraculous. But his family did not give hope. A life that could barely hold on for 20 hours endured for 20 years ,2005 to 2025, leaving people wondering how love can sustain even the frailest of links between life and death. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villa Prices in Dubai Might Be Lower Than You Think! Villa for sale in Dubai | Search Ads Learn More Undo This miracle gave rise to the title 'Sleeping Prince', as the world collectively waited for the day he might wake. How social media saw this journey over the last 20 years: Without having a social media account or posting algorithm-supported reels daily, Prince Alwaleed remained the talk of the town multiple times. The most recent instance came just a month ago, when a video went viral claiming the prince had woken up and reunited with his family. It turned out to be misleading—the video actually featured Saudi billionaire and motorsport personality Yazeed Mohamed Al-Rajhi, not Prince Alwaleed. Rumors of his recovery have repeatedly surfaced, but most were false. The truth is, over the past 20 years, his father explored every possible medical avenue—sometimes resulting in a finger movement, sometimes a brain response. These small signs kept the family going, backed by hope, until today. Credit:X/@calm_933 A father's tale to tell: What began as a father's dream to send his son to military school so he could return more prepared to carry forward the royal legacy ended on July 19, 2025, with the words: "With hearts that believe in God's will and destiny, and with great sadness and sorrow, we mourn our dear son, Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. May God have mercy on him, who passed away today." After almost 20 years of emotional turmoil—facing the question countless times of whether to keep his son on life support or let him go—he chose the former. He dedicated his life to his son, showing the world what 'hope' truly looks like. His belief in divine healing kept him beside his son's bedside for two decades. Funeral arrangements: The funeral prayer for men will be held at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh on July 20, following the Asr prayer. For women, the prayer will take place at King Faisal Specialist Hospital after the Dhuhr prayer. Condolences will be received over three days—Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday (July 20th, 21st, and 22nd).
NDTV
5 hours ago
- Health
- NDTV
Who Was 'The Sleeping Prince', Saudi Royal Who Died After 20-Year Coma
Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal died on Saturday at the age of 36. Known as "The Sleeping Prince," he died nearly two decades after a car accident in London left him in a coma. He remained on life support under constant care in Riyadh, never regaining consciousness. Funeral prayers will be held today. The men's prayer will take place after the Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh, while the women's service will follow the Dhuhr prayer at King Faisal Specialist Hospital. Who Was Prince Alwaleed Bin Khaled Bin Talal? Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal was born on April 18, 1990. He was the eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, a prominent member of the Saudi royal family. He was also the nephew of billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal and the great-grandson of King Abdulaziz, the founder of modern Saudi Arabia. Prince Alwaleed was studying at a military college in London in 2005 when he was involved in a serious car accident at the age of 15. The accident caused severe brain trauma, including a brain hemorrhage and internal bleeding, leaving him in a complete coma. He was transported to King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, where he was placed on a ventilator and feeding tube. His family sought medical help from specialists around the world, but despite all efforts, Prince Alwaleed never regained consciousness. In 2015, doctors advised the family to consider ending life support, but his father, Prince Khaled, firmly refused, keeping faith in a possible recovery. In 2019, minor physical responses such as finger movements and head turns offered brief hope, but his condition did not improve. Throughout the 20 years he spent in a coma, Prince Alwaleed remained under constant medical care in Riyadh. His father, Prince Khaled bin Talal, never gave up hope and maintained that life and death are solely in God's hands. Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal was not a direct son or brother of the current Saudi king, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, but King Salman is his great-uncle.
NDTV
6 hours ago
- General
- NDTV
Saudi's 'Sleeping Prince' Alwaleed Bin Khaled Dies After 20 Years In Coma
New Delhi: Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal died on Saturday, two decades after falling into a coma following a serious car accident in London in 2005. He was 36. The Global Imams Council said in a statement, "The Global Imams Council extends its sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and the esteemed Royal Family, on the passing of Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, who passed away after a long struggle that lasted nearly twenty years following a tragic accident." Statement On the Passing of Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud — Global Imams Council (GIC) (@ImamsOrg) July 19, 2025 "With hearts full of faith in Allah's decree and destiny, and with profound sadness and sorrow, we mourn our beloved son Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, may Allah have mercy on him, who passed away to Allah's mercy today," his father, Prince Khaled bin Talal said in a statement. Prince Alwaleed was 15 when the accident occurred while he was studying at a military college in the UK. The crash caused critical brain injuries and internal bleeding, leaving him in a complete coma. He was later moved to King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, where he remained on life support under constant medical care for almost 20 years. Over the years, Prince Alwaleed came to be known as 'The Sleeping Prince.' Occasional footage showing minimal movement, such as the lifting of fingers, gave brief moments of hope to those following his condition. Despite treatment by American and Spanish specialists, he never regained full consciousness. His father, Prince Khaled bin Talal, remained fully committed to saving his son's life, repeatedly refusing to withdraw life support. He said that only God determines the moment of death. Born in April 1990, Prince Alwaleed was the eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud and a nephew of billionaire businessman Prince Alwaleed bin Talal. Funeral prayers will be held on Sunday, July 20, after the Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh.
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal passes away after 20 years in coma: Looking back at the 'Sleeping Prince's' journey
Credit: X/@AshenTharakaG Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, the name that showed the world what 'a life frozen in time' looks like, has now passed away. The Prince, 36, had been in a coma for 20 years after a car accident. Intensive care, prayers, top-notch medical support, and medical boards stood witness to a 20-year journey of sleeping in silence-one of the longest coma cases in recent medical history, rightly earning him the title 'The Sleeping Prince'. Why the label 'Sleeping Prince'? Born into the Saudi royal family, Prince Alwaleed grew up with dreams of a bright future—but a short-lived one. At the age of 15, the prince was involved in a tragic car accident that left him unconscious ever since. The medical board confirmed that regaining full consciousness and living a 'normal life' like before was, in no way, a probable scenario. After intense brain injuries and internal bleeding, surviving even 20 hours seemed miraculous. A life that could barely hold on for 20 hours endured for 20 years,2005 to 2025,leaving people in shock and wonder. This miracle gave rise to the title 'Sleeping Prince', as the world collectively waited for the day he might wake. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo How social media saw this journey over the last 20 years: Without having a social media account or posting algorithm-supported reels daily, Prince Alwaleed remained the talk of the town multiple times. The most recent instance came just a month ago, when a video went viral claiming the prince had woken up and reunited with his family. It turned out to be misleading—the video actually featured Saudi billionaire and motorsport personality Yazeed Mohamed Al-Rajhi, not Prince Alwaleed. Rumors of his recovery have repeatedly surfaced, but most were false. The truth is, over the past 20 years, the family explored every possible medical avenue—sometimes resulting in a finger movement, sometimes a brain response. These small signs kept the family going, backed by hope, until today. Credit:X/@calm_933 A father's tale to tell: What began as a father's dream to send his son to military school so he could return more prepared to carry forward the royal legacy ended on July 19, 2025, with the words: "With hearts that believe in God's will and destiny, and with great sadness and sorrow, we mourn our dear son, Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. May God have mercy on him, who passed away today." After almost 20 years of emotional turmoil—facing the question countless times of whether to keep his son on life support or let him go—he chose the former. He dedicated his life to his son, showing the world what 'hope' truly looks like. His belief in divine healing kept him beside his son's bedside for two decades. Funeral arrangements: The funeral prayer for men will be held at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh on July 20, following the Asr prayer. For women, the prayer will take place at King Faisal Specialist Hospital after the Dhuhr prayer. Condolences will be received over three days—Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday (July 20th, 21st, and 22nd).
